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by Sanjay Kuttemperoor, CEO & Founder of WikiRealty, Inc. It’s a fantastic time for real estate professionals in markets across the country, especially Chicago. Low unemployment, historically low interest rates […]
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
NAR recently released the results of a survey of REALTORS® about Existing Home Sales to both resident and nonresident foreign buyers between April 2014 and March 2015. Highlights include: International […]
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) recently released their list of Top 250 Latino Agents in the country, as well as those who received honorable mentions. C.A.R. congratulates […]
At May’s “Mindset for Success” event, Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation welcomed a panel of three top producing agents from different North American markets to share the secrets to their […]
Within the next week, we will be implementing a new payment method on our website. Credit card numbers will no longer be retained by our association, as we are moving […]
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 REALTOR® Awards! Managing Broker of the Year (1 – 50 Licensees)- Eddie Garcia, Realty of Chicago Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees) […]
The official 2015-2016 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on Sept. 24 at the Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala. […]
Summer’s here and there’s no better time to buy a new car thanks to Fletcher Jones Automotive Group! C.A.R. members can now shop thousands of new and used vehicles from […]
Beginning Oct. 3, 2015, REALTORS® and their clients will face new rules which govern how mortgages will be handled. Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in […]
Summer is here, and we have some incredible events and perks on tap to help you during the busiest time of the year! Make the most of your membership by taking […]
The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) presented “Navigating the New ARO” on May 28th to a packed room at the Dream20 Showroom in the Merchandise Mart. Paul Colgan, Governmental […]